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What is the trick to getting the large retaining ring back on the compressor side of the T28?

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Old 09-18-2007, 07:36 AM
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Default What is the trick to getting the large retaining ring back on the compressor side of the T28?
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I can't find a large enough pair of retaining ring pliers anywhere. Closest think I have is a pair of 11 inch needle nose pliers with a 45 degree tip. They work to grab it, but I can't get close to getting it in there. I'm about ready to get a hammer. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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can you get a picture of said retaining ring on turbo?
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Default how can he take a pic of said retaining ring on turbo if he can't get the ring on the turbo?
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Default I updated the pic in the original post. It is the ring that holds the comp. housing on...
Sorry for the poor pic.

I am heading over to my buddy's now to let him take a crack at it. My patience is gone.
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Default I got mine from pep boys... They're huge and came with a whole bunch of tips.
I'd give them a try and if you don't like it they'll take it back.
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I was speaking of general location
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Default ahh so I take it you finally got the new internal parts in..
did you take pictures of the re build? Journal bearing turbo's are hard to re build with great success.
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You need to compress the ring to install it?

I would use some wire in the holes to pull it together and snip the wire when it is in place.
 
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unfortunately a set of LARGE snap-ring pliers is what you need.
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We were able to get it with the pliers. Time to bolt it in.
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